St. Josaphat School is an award-winning Catholic elementary school and preschool with more than a century of history in the Sheffield Neighbors area of Lincoln Park. The school places a priority on — and offers tuition discounts for — active parishioners. The curriculum revolves around faith, service and academics. A range of extracurriculars, enrichment activities and extended-day programs supplement student life. These provide a wide variety of options to focus on social, artistic, scholastic and personal goals. There are also class trips, shows, competitions, ceremonies and other events throughout the year. St. Josaphat School is across the street from the eponymous parish church — the original school building was built in 1913 to make room for a growing student population. The Neoclassical facade features escutcheons, Corinthian capitals and brick pilasters. The less-ornate annex next door was constructed a few decades later.
While ever mindful of history, the St. Josaphat School is far from stuck in the past and focuses on equipping students for success in an ever-changing world. The school has adopted the latest in education technology and many classrooms have iPads, interactive TVs, video projectors and Smart Boards.
Speaking of looking forward — be sure to familiarize yourself with the school's application procedures in order to meet the early-winter due dates. In-person tours are available, and the school offers applicants the opportunity to shadow a current student.
Come check out St. Josaphat and experience how the school embraces enlightenment, empowerment and excellence.
St Josaphat School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
2245 N Southport Ave,
Chicago, IL
384
Students
A
School Details
Head of School
Nel Mullens
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Annual Tuition
$14,700
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A-
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
35
Part Time Teachers
4
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
56%
Male
44%
White
90.1%
Two or more races
7%
Native American
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Black
<1%
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
7/15/2025
St. Josaphat School is a special place - a vibrant community, dedicated teachers, and students eager to learn. My kids go to school smiling and have built wonderful friendships to last a lifetime. The teachers go above and beyond to ensure that every student is being challenged and progressing. We l...
2/23/2021
We can’t express enough how grateful our family is for the sense of community we have felt being part of the SJS community over the past 11 years. Our oldest is in the 8th grade this year, so we have reflected on our time at SJS and know what a special place it is. Year after year the teachers are s...
2/23/2021
As we look at our friends around the country and the stress their children’s school situations are bringing, we cannot adequately express in words how fortunate we are to be part of the St Josaphat family. We’re beyond grateful for the dedicated educators who tirelessly adapt to a changing world to...
8/23/2019
I have been a parent at St. Josaphat for seven years and could not have chosen a more outstanding school for my children. St. Josaphat's culture cultivates learning. The teachers we have are spectacular. I feel they love, nurture and care for my children on a daily basis. St. Josaphat School is a tw...
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List Price Range
$378K - $3.7M
Homes For Sale
24
Average Home Value
$1,086,413
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
46%
Average Household Income
$179,728
% of College Grads
80.2%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
4,876 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
67.2%
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Parks in this Area
The 606 - Bloomingdale Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Lincoln Park Zoo
Hamlin Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Wrightwood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Chi Che Wang Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Trebes Park
- Playground
Bauler Park
- Tennis
- Pickleball
- Playground
Diversey Driving Range
Schaefer Park
- Playground
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St Josaphat School is a private Catholic school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 2245 N Southport Ave in Chicago, IL. Annual tuition is $14,700. The school has a total enrollment of 384 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. St Josaphat School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average home value in this area is $1,086,413. Discover additional schools in the area, like Chicago Academy For the Arts, Fusion Academy Lincoln Park, Holy Trinity High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St Josaphat School.